Ah but there is no 'traffic flow'. It's stop/start all the way up the High St, frequently because of delivery trucks turning it into one lane. I live near Greys Bridge at the bottom of the High St and there are days when it can take 15 mins to get to the Top of Town roundabout, and that's not during rush hour either. Regs the pollution I've read several times that the level is above the EU regulation and that's what is driving this change. But you dispute that so do you have figures to back up your point?

Ah but there is no 'traffic flow'. It's stop/start all the way up the High St, frequently because of delivery trucks turning it into one lane. I live near Greys Bridge at the bottom of the High St and there are days when it can take 15 mins to get to the Top of Town roundabout, and that's not during rush hour either. Regs the pollution I've read several times that the level is above the EU regulation and that's what is driving this change. But you dispute that so do you have figures to back up your point?dontbuyit

The bypass is meant for through traffic, the High Street for visitors to the town. Only when those facts are taken on board can the above issue begin to move forward.

Another thing that amazes me is that while Dorchester has a 7.5t HGV weight limit except for access, HGV's are permitted to park overnight. I assume parking was not the kind of 'access' being considered at the time a weight limit was imposed!

The only thing one can be certain of in this age is for politicians to constantly mess things up.

The bypass is meant for through traffic, the High Street for visitors to the town. Only when those facts are taken on board can the above issue begin to move forward.
Another thing that amazes me is that while Dorchester has a 7.5t HGV weight limit except for access, HGV's are permitted to park overnight. I assume parking was not the kind of 'access' being considered at the time a weight limit was imposed!
The only thing one can be certain of in this age is for politicians to constantly mess things up.CoogarUK.com

At the UKIP monthly meeting last Tuesday at Dorchester this was reported on.
The Air Quality Action Plan states that the recorded amount of pollution recorded a few years ago at the high street in Dorchester was 46 micro grams per meter cubed. The E U GUIDELINE IS 40 m/g/p/m/c. But by 2015 the amount expected to be recorded will be projected to be about 35. This is because cars are better now than they were as we get rid of the old bangers things will get better.
Therefore there is no need to waste money on this scheme, spend it on services that need it.
If it had not been for UKIP i may of been hoodwinked too.

At the UKIP monthly meeting last Tuesday at Dorchester this was reported on.
The Air Quality Action Plan states that the recorded amount of pollution recorded a few years ago at the high street in Dorchester was 46 micro grams per meter cubed. The E U GUIDELINE IS 40 m/g/p/m/c. But by 2015 the amount expected to be recorded will be projected to be about 35. This is because cars are better now than they were as we get rid of the old bangers things will get better.
Therefore there is no need to waste money on this scheme, spend it on services that need it.
If it had not been for UKIP i may of been hoodwinked too.smilealoft44

smilealoft44 wrote:
At the UKIP monthly meeting last Tuesday at Dorchester this was reported on. The Air Quality Action Plan states that the recorded amount of pollution recorded a few years ago at the high street in Dorchester was 46 micro grams per meter cubed. The E U GUIDELINE IS 40 m/g/p/m/c. But by 2015 the amount expected to be recorded will be projected to be about 35. This is because cars are better now than they were as we get rid of the old bangers things will get better. Therefore there is no need to waste money on this scheme, spend it on services that need it. If it had not been for UKIP i may of been hoodwinked too.

This scheme is excellent value to secure the long term shopping future of Dorcheter. If the pollution from all the cars just sitting not able to go anywhere is the trigger, then good at least it will start the ball rolling.
Through traffic should go via the relief road, not cut through the town and for the retailers, the town should be all about a pleasant shopping experience. A place to enjoy at your leisure, to have a coffee, to meet friends, relax and browse the shops. NOT to feel the car has been given priority and to fight your way down narrow pavements amid a road full of slow moving or stationary traffic, belching fumes. Lets regain the towns for the people. Widen the pavements, allow cafes to put out tables and chairs. Dorchester must move with the times if it's retail streets are to survive. I do hope the scheme gets the go-ahead - come on be progressive and grasp the nettle of change!!

[quote][p][bold]smilealoft44[/bold] wrote:
At the UKIP monthly meeting last Tuesday at Dorchester this was reported on. The Air Quality Action Plan states that the recorded amount of pollution recorded a few years ago at the high street in Dorchester was 46 micro grams per meter cubed. The E U GUIDELINE IS 40 m/g/p/m/c. But by 2015 the amount expected to be recorded will be projected to be about 35. This is because cars are better now than they were as we get rid of the old bangers things will get better. Therefore there is no need to waste money on this scheme, spend it on services that need it. If it had not been for UKIP i may of been hoodwinked too.[/p][/quote]This scheme is excellent value to secure the long term shopping future of Dorcheter. If the pollution from all the cars just sitting not able to go anywhere is the trigger, then good at least it will start the ball rolling.
Through traffic should go via the relief road, not cut through the town and for the retailers, the town should be all about a pleasant shopping experience. A place to enjoy at your leisure, to have a coffee, to meet friends, relax and browse the shops. NOT to feel the car has been given priority and to fight your way down narrow pavements amid a road full of slow moving or stationary traffic, belching fumes. Lets regain the towns for the people. Widen the pavements, allow cafes to put out tables and chairs. Dorchester must move with the times if it's retail streets are to survive. I do hope the scheme gets the go-ahead - come on be progressive and grasp the nettle of change!!Tinker2

Tinker2 says...allow cafes to put out tables and chairs.
With weather like we are experiencing at the moment, I can see that becoming a real hit.
In order to see what effect through traffic has on pollution, why don't DCC experiment by putting a temporary barrier across the B3150 in Dorchester town at some point and see if that lowers the pollution. They will also need to put temporary 'No Through Road' signs up but I expect they already have those in a depot.

Tinker2 says...allow cafes to put out tables and chairs.
With weather like we are experiencing at the moment, I can see that becoming a real hit.
In order to see what effect through traffic has on pollution, why don't DCC experiment by putting a temporary barrier across the B3150 in Dorchester town at some point and see if that lowers the pollution. They will also need to put temporary 'No Through Road' signs up but I expect they already have those in a depot.IDONTKNOWIFITISTRRUE

smilealoft44 wrote:
At the UKIP monthly meeting last Tuesday at Dorchester this was reported on. The Air Quality Action Plan states that the recorded amount of pollution recorded a few years ago at the high street in Dorchester was 46 micro grams per meter cubed. The E U GUIDELINE IS 40 m/g/p/m/c. But by 2015 the amount expected to be recorded will be projected to be about 35. This is because cars are better now than they were as we get rid of the old bangers things will get better. Therefore there is no need to waste money on this scheme, spend it on services that need it. If it had not been for UKIP i may of been hoodwinked too.

This scheme is excellent value to secure the long term shopping future of Dorcheter. If the pollution from all the cars just sitting not able to go anywhere is the trigger, then good at least it will start the ball rolling.
Through traffic should go via the relief road, not cut through the town and for the retailers, the town should be all about a pleasant shopping experience. A place to enjoy at your leisure, to have a coffee, to meet friends, relax and browse the shops. NOT to feel the car has been given priority and to fight your way down narrow pavements amid a road full of slow moving or stationary traffic, belching fumes. Lets regain the towns for the people. Widen the pavements, allow cafes to put out tables and chairs. Dorchester must move with the times if it's retail streets are to survive. I do hope the scheme gets the go-ahead - come on be progressive and grasp the nettle of change!!

I dont think shoppers in Dorchester walk around with headaces due to pollution. From what i see with the amount of shoppers in the area that are no car areas there is no need to pave any more of the town.

[quote][p][bold]Tinker2[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]smilealoft44[/bold] wrote:
At the UKIP monthly meeting last Tuesday at Dorchester this was reported on. The Air Quality Action Plan states that the recorded amount of pollution recorded a few years ago at the high street in Dorchester was 46 micro grams per meter cubed. The E U GUIDELINE IS 40 m/g/p/m/c. But by 2015 the amount expected to be recorded will be projected to be about 35. This is because cars are better now than they were as we get rid of the old bangers things will get better. Therefore there is no need to waste money on this scheme, spend it on services that need it. If it had not been for UKIP i may of been hoodwinked too.[/p][/quote]This scheme is excellent value to secure the long term shopping future of Dorcheter. If the pollution from all the cars just sitting not able to go anywhere is the trigger, then good at least it will start the ball rolling.
Through traffic should go via the relief road, not cut through the town and for the retailers, the town should be all about a pleasant shopping experience. A place to enjoy at your leisure, to have a coffee, to meet friends, relax and browse the shops. NOT to feel the car has been given priority and to fight your way down narrow pavements amid a road full of slow moving or stationary traffic, belching fumes. Lets regain the towns for the people. Widen the pavements, allow cafes to put out tables and chairs. Dorchester must move with the times if it's retail streets are to survive. I do hope the scheme gets the go-ahead - come on be progressive and grasp the nettle of change!![/p][/quote]I dont think shoppers in Dorchester walk around with headaces due to pollution. From what i see with the amount of shoppers in the area that are no car areas there is no need to pave any more of the town.smilealoft44